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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,273.54, 381,304.42 and 204,051.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,273.54, 381,304.42 and 204,051.56 is: 281,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,273.54 : 381,304.42 = 204,051.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,273.54/381,304.42 = 204,051.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,273.54x = 381,304.42 × 204,051.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,273.54x = 77,805,761,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,805,761,735.90/276,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,625.82

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